Amana W10531343A manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

Is the main gas shutoff valve in the off position? See the Installation Instructions.

Is the range properly connected to the gas supply? Contact a trained repair specialist or see the Installation Instructions.

Cookware not level on cooktop

Is the range level?

Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

Is the proper cookware being used?

Use cookware with a flat bottom. See the “Cookware” section.

Surface burners will not operate

Is this the first time the surface burners have been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines.

Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.

Are the burner ports clogged? See the “Surface Burners” section.

Is the battery installed correctly?

See the “Installing/Replacing the Battery” section.

Does the battery have enough power? See the “Battery Status Indicator” section.

Surface burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

Are the burner ports clogged? See the “Surface Burners” section.

Are the burner caps positioned properly? See the “Surface Burners” section.

Is the air/gas mixture correct?

Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas mixture, or see the Installation Instructions.

Is propane gas being used?

The range may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Surface burner makes popping noises

Is the burner wet? Let it dry.

Gas range noises during Bake and Broil operations

Noises that may be heard during the Bake and Broil operations:

Whooshing, Poof, Clicking, Snaps, Pop

These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cycle.

A pop can be heard when the gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass.

A whooshing or poof sound is heard when the Bake or Broil burner ignites.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Oven will not operate

Is this the first time the oven has been used?

Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines.

Is the oven temperature control knob set correctly? See the “Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls” section.

Is the main gas shutoff in the off position? Contact a designated service technician or see the Installation Instructions.

Is the battery installed correctly?

See the “Installing/Replacing the Battery” section.

Does the battery have enough power? See the “Battery Status Indicator” section.

Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use

This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on and off to hold the set oven temperature.

Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy

Is propane gas being used?

The range may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Is the air/gas mixture correct?

Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

Is the proper cookware being used? See the “Cookware” section.

Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?

See the “Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls” section.

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